Testimonials

I want to express my sincere thanks for the care your wonderful staff has given me and continues to give me.  I've known you since those days you lead a Fibro Support group.  I tried other P.T. offices but returned to your office because I think it is the best.

All employees and therapists are friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and help me mind, spirit and body (it takes all 3 to heal).  Thank you Lindsay, Danielle, Anita, Mary, Peggy, Fran, Janice and sweet Lisa.  Lisa greets me with her loving smile and lifts my spirit.  Peggy is so pleasant.  She remembers if you want to be worked in on days when there are no appointments. If she has a cancellation, she has called me.  I like your friendly reminder voice mail.

I just love your office and their treatment has kept me going to alleviate neck and back therapy.  They deserve a special day off - Right?

                                                                                                         V. Signor

This was my 1st experience with physical therapy. Thought I had no previous therapy, I cannot think of one thing that needs to be improved on. Gateau therapists and staff were excellent in their interaction with me from start to finish. After trying multiple avenues to reduce or eliminate the ache in my lower back, left fide, my Doctor recommended physical therapy. A friend of mine who had been a patient of Gateau Physical Therapy referred me to their group. From the initial evaluation to my discharge, I was very pleased with the entire process. I began therapy with a pain level of about "6". As my therapy continued from week to week the ache/pain decreased at a steady rate. When I completed my therapy, the ache/pain was gone. The only time I feel the slightest bit of pain is when I over exert myself dancing.

One note to all future patients: "Be sure to follow up with your recommended exercises at home". It really helped me reach my goal. I am still doing my listed exercises once a day at home.

I am so pleased that my friend referred me to Gateau Physical Therapy.

S. Holt

04-29-09

Yesterday, Tuesday, I was seen by my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Richard Cirillo. He first advised me that he had already received a report from you that recommended my release from physical therapy.

Following his exam of my shoulder, which included range of motion and strength tests, he told me how satisfied he was with my progress and cleared me for all physical activity, including golf. Following a short celebration, I remarked to him that I think the most important key to my pain-free recovery was the daily compliance with the regimen taught to me at Gateau Physical Therapy.

Therefore, in addition to responding to your survey, I wanted to compliment you and your staff for all you did for me during my recovery period. I appreciated everyone's cheerful greeting upon arrival for a PT session and their concern for how everything had gone since the previous appointment. The skills of your Therapists, Ellie, Jenelle and of course you, are superb and I would like to express my thanks for a job well done. In Navy signal flag terms we call it "Bravo Zulu!"

Thanking you for all your help, I remain sincerely yours.

W.A. Putnam

05-09

I showed up for my first appointment shuffling down the hall with my walker. I had knee surgery and my leg was weak and I couldn't straighten or bend my leg completely. One of the therapist evaluated my condition and developed an exercise plan to be used with the therapist and at home. These exercised helped significantly. Gradually the therapist increased the difficulty of the exercises as they day my strength and flexibility improving.

These exercises led to my graduating from a walker to a cane and eventually to walking without any aids. At the end of the rehabilitation process, I regained full leg strength and leg flexibility, enabling me to bend my leg as I did before I had knee problems.

Not only did the therapists produce the results I expected, but also they were jovial, making the entire rehabilitation process as enjoyable as possible.

My thanks to the entire office and therapy staff.

S. Sadler

05-09

The physical therapy I received greatly improved the flexibility and range of movement of my knees and significant reduction of pain associated with arthritis. The home exercises are also continuing to improve mobility and strength of my knees and calves.

The staff members who administered the therapy were polite, concerned and thorough in all therapy sessions. They were meticulous in asking pertinent questions relating to my discomfort or restrictions in mobility experienced between sessions.

I highly recommend Gateau Physical Therapy for condition improvement in a positive atmosphere.

W. Stone

I came to GPT for lower back pain. I would sometimes have pain radiate down both legs. All the therapists there worked very hard with me to get me better and back to normal. They gave me homework exercises I could to at home, and they dedicated one full hour to me there at their facility every visit. I received treatment by exercises, massages and finally traction.

GPT will work with your needs. I was only able to come once a week and they made sure I as able to do some things at home to speed my recovery.

I thank each and every one of them there for all the time and effort they put into patients.

Thanks again for all your time with me and your dedication to getting all your patients better. GPT ROCKS!!

Tammy

I have been to other therapy facilities following numerous surgeries and they don't even compare to the excellent treatment I received from Gateau Physical Therapy. They went above and beyond to help me with my pain. The friendliness of the staff made me want to go to therapy and look forward to going. I will definitely be returning one day for therapy again. I will also be recommending this facility to friends and family. I thank Bonnie and Ellie from the bottom of my heart for what you did for me. Until I see you again.

Delores L.

My experience with Gateau Physical Therapy was a welcomed relief. From the receptionist to the therapist, I was always met with a friendly and warm greeting. The Therapist made it feel like it was a friendly atmosphere, putting me at ease, explaining what was being done and why.

Everyone at Gateau Physical Therapy made it worthwhile going for therapy. In the past I feared therapists because sometimes they made the therapy hurt more than the injury.

Gateau Physical Therapy had changed my mind about therapy. I was asked what would I change, my reply was 'DON'T MESS WITH PERFECTION!'

Steven S.

This is a testimonial to the adeptness and knowledge of the staff at Gateau Physical Therapy. When I started coming to Gateau, I had an extremely limited range of motion and an extreme amount of pain with my left shoulder when I used it. The Veterans Hospital in Baltimore recommended me for what they were calling a pain management surgery. I was told there was no guarantee that I would even regain any of my range of motion, just that it would relive me to the extreme pain when I moved. When I started going for P.T. in August of 2002 the limits of my range of motion were terrible. After my surgery on November 7, 2002 the therapist took measurements of my range of motion. They were:

This was movement of my shoulder done by manual manipulation. The last measurements taken in the same manner were:

To my way of seeing things this for me is like a miracle from God aided by the therapist. With the very able and knowledgeable assistance and instruction form my therapist; I have a new lease on the use of my left arm, even though the surgery has severely limited my lifting ability as I was informed by the orthopedic surgeon who replaced my shoulder from 70 lbs+ to less than 20 lbs. I can move my arm and shoulder with little or no pain. Thank you to all that have worked with med at Gateau Physical Therapy.

Edwin S.

I started therapy at Gateau Physical Therapy, two weeks after surgery on my elbow. The pool was a great way to start. After six weeks in the pool, my wife and I continued into the gym program. The supervised exercises have me in the best shape I've been in for a long time. The center and staff have been great.

Hugh D.

I came to Gateau to rehabilitate after a fairly major back surgery, a fusion of L2/3 through S2. At the time that I came to Gateau my movements were limited and painful. In my first month or two I worked mainly with Lindsay, but over time came to work with all of the therapy staff. Each of the therapists had their own particular strengths but were all excellent. Without exception they were helpful, energetic, encouraging and thoughtful. I came to really enjoy coming to therapy, in spite of the hard work, because I could see the progress I was making in getting back my pain free mobility. The therapist oversaw my exercises, provided manual work, and suggested exercises I could do on my own.

I really can't say enough good things about my experience with Gateau and the therapists there. I would recommend them enthusiastically and without any reservation.

Rev. Dr. Gregory Gaetner

After having rotator cuff surgery in June, I came to Gateau for therapy. I had been advised by a doctor that I was looking at about a year of therapy. Much to my surprise I was dismissed by my doctor after only 4 months. I diligently did the therapy exercises which accelerated my recovery, but I would not have been successful without the guidance of the therapists at Gateau. Their knowledge, patience, and encouragement meant everything. While there I met with several of the therapists and they all were very professional. Appointment times were set up for my convenience and their hours of operation are set up for the patient's convenience. Even the receptionist is a model of efficiency with arranging appointments and call reminders.

Jean O.

I came to Gateau Physical Therapy with an injured shoulder and was unable to lift my arm. The therapist implemented a heat treatment and manual manipulation of the arm to relieve the pain. The therapist designed an exercise program to strengthen the muscles involved, to keep this from reoccurring. Thanks to Gateau Physical Therapy, I have regained full use of my arm and shoulder. I also have osteoporosis and the therapist has designed exercises that I can pursue that will also avoid injury. I have since joined the Gym exercise program, with my husband and we both come regularly. Gateau Physical Therapy has a wonderful support staff and everyone goes the extra mile to make the patient feel at home. They are just like family. God Bless Gateau. Thanks to all you.

Freda F.